Synthesizing impact evaluations, case studies, and policy-relevant research to inform education practice.
Articles
Are Textbooks Really a Bad Buy?
In its 2023 report, the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) classified textbooks as a “bad buy”; however, the real story sits in the fine print.
Reports
Paper: The Limits of a “Great Buy”: What Rigorous Evidence Reveals about Teaching at the Right Level
This paper critically reassesses TaRL's 'great buy' status. Impacts are heterogeneous, often modest, strongest under high-intensity models. Effectiveness depends on implementation-cautioning against broad claims of success across contexts.